The ripple effects of inflation can be felt across all sectors of the economy, and healthcare is one area where the impact of inflation is felt keenly. The interconnected nature…
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Cybersecurity Safety in the Healthcare Space
The healthcare space is a popular target for cyberthreats that put patient safety at risk. Patient health information (PHI), personal identifying information like Social Security Numbers, and financial information make…
Insurers Are Required to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests
The Biden administration recently announced new guidance requiring group health insurance plans and insurers to cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests beginning on January 15, 2022. This guidance applies…
SCOTUS Blocks Full Vaccine Mandate
On January 13, 2022, the United States Supreme Court (SCOTUS) issued a decision on the Biden administration’s intended vaccine and testing mandate. The Court blocked the mandate for companies with…
2021 Health Savings Account Contribution Limits & Requirements
Healthcare costs are consistently rising and employers and employees alike are looking for creative, flexible solutions to manage those costs. Health savings accounts (or HSAs) are an excellent approach to…
What Drives Healthcare Plan Costs?
Healthcare costs have been on the rise and are predicted to continue upward. While some healthcare plan costs can be managed through healthcare literacy and intentional health choices, others stem…